(HAHA, AJAX THANKS GOD FOR THE TRAITOROUS MIND XDD. And she does strike Ajax dumb by just existing <3)

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Ajax was also pleased and annoyed because he knew Mercy did that ONLY to distract him and he KNEW it worked but still, he couldn't deny the fact he liked it. Not that he would ever admit it. Ever. "You are so unhelpful." He muttered with a snort, stepping back to think for a moment. What was the coolest trick he knew that he hopefully retained the neccesary information on how to not fall out of the sky? Finally Ajax flew up, again very high. He then spiraled down in a fast dive, his wings flared just enough to spin him around faster and faster each time. +Now I remember why I stopped doing this one+ he thought as the dizziness started knocking at his door like *HELLOOO, LEMME IN*. Just as he was about to hit the ground he flared his wings and swooped up so fast four backflips came about, which wasn't the plan but hey, it worked. A double barrel roll after that and a flare of the wings, then he beat his wings one more time and shot towards the ground, actually landing successfully on his legs. "See? Beat that!" Ajax hooted, but a couple seconds later he decided he would sit down to watch Mercy's performance.

Awe xD))

"You know you love it." Mercy teased, giving him a slight wink and shifting her hips to watch him think. "Don't crash, sweetheart." She joked, watching him his surprisingly intricate trick with raised eyebrows. When he returned She gave him a smile and a light nod. "Well played." She teased, walking closer to him a stooping to give him a kiss on the forehead. She rolled her eyes at his prompting, gaining a fairly high altitude once she took off. After, she tucked her wings and essentially let herself free fall her arms stretched out at his sides to enjoy the breeze. She plummeted toward the ground, her wings snapping out just in time to keep herself in the air. It brought her into a half loop-the-loop, cruising up and soaring forward again into a barrel roll (or three) and dropped lightly to her feet. "Okay, I'll admit- that wasn't as impressive as yours. But I could've copied what you just did fine." She huffed, walking over to him and practically falling on the ground beside him.

"Humph." Ajax let out a grumpy huff as a responde, and did not confirm nor deny. "Ha, me, crash? Funny." He joked, pleased when Mercy at least looked a little surprised. Since he was rather dizzy (still), as soon as she left he went to sit down on the porch to watch. The trick was definitely graceful, and Mercy completed it beautifully, but even without his competitive mind he would have to say his was more intricate and dramatic. As she walked over he grinned, bis eyes twinkling. "Ohhh, so you WILL finally admit it? And no you couldn't have." Ajax joked, laughing a little. As Mercy practically fell next to him he put an arm around her back. "There there, you're okay." He teased, chuckling. "A bit dizzying isn't it? My trick makes the whole world feel like it just booted gravity and spin like it is its last chance." Ajax joked.

Mercy rolled her eyes at him. "I could have. And you don't need to rub my nose in it." She huffed, shifting closer to him as his arm slid around her back. "No, I'm not. That was a mortal wound to my pride, thank you very much. My ego is suffering." She joked, a sarcastically dramatic tone of voice. She tilted her head as he spoke, nodding lightly after. "Well, yes. Yours was worse than mine but mine still wasn't exactly the most... stable." She chuckled, pressing a kiss to his cheek.

Ajax snickered a little, his eyes twinkling happily in the evening light. "Oh my gosh, poor you! Your ego is suffering!" He yelped as if being eaten alive, putting the back of his hand on his forehead and pretending to faint. "Mine WAS worse than yours!" Ajax agreed readily, grinning. "For dizziness, anyway. For coolness it was 500 times better." He added, just to make sure she didn't take it wrong. "So I guess that means we are even. Impressive." Ajax chuckled, looking at Mercy with a pleased gaze. He didn't expect to win- actually, he expected to crash, so this was awesome. Lifting his hand and cupping Mercy's cheek, Ajax looked into her eyes for a moment. "I never really realized how pretty your eyes were." He complimented quietly. "Or never said so, anyway."

Mercy huffed at him and his antics, watching him pretend to faint beside her. She rolled her eyes at him for his next comment, snickering. "Never thought those words would come from your mouth." She mocked, nodding as he continued. "Right. Thanks for the consolation compliment." She joked, blinking in surprise as his hand found her cheek. The air in her lungs stilled, her breath hitching as she looked at him with a pleasantly surprised expression, her ice blue eyes widened in surprise. She tilted her head into his hand, gently resting her own on top of his and pressing a kiss to his palm. After, she gently pressed her cheek against his hand again, her thumb running over the back of his. "Thanks. I've already told you how much I love your eyes, but it doesn't hurt to mention it again." She chuckled, curiousity lilting her expression. "What's with the sudden romantic comment and gesture? Not that I'm complaining." She teased.

(I couldn't decide if I should write my little romantic piece or if that was too far so I was literally sitting there like: post it, write my idea, post it, write my idea post it- LOL)

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Ajax laughed, pretending to look offended. "I can give compliments! And I don't ALWAYS have to win." He sniffed, chuckling at her second note. Though, as her expression turned to surprise, Ajax's gears were turning and he was actually starting to think about what he did. +that was probably stupid and not at all like me, what happened? Brain took a vacation and walked back apparently+ he thought weakly, his fingers twitching a little as if he was thinking about pulling back, and his face showing a much more hesitant and thoughtful look. But, when she relaxed, he tried to as well. "Well thank you as well..." He sounded like he was going to say more, but he was still trying to process what to do about the spot he threw himself into. "We-ell..." Ajax trailed off with a slightly guilty look. "I have no idea. My brain flew to Italy and walked back." He answered with a slight snort at the last part of her sentence. "Of course you arent." Ajax answered sarcastically, a small smile coming to his face again.

Nothing is too far xD

ALL THE ROMANCE. We need more romantic Ajax))

"Both of those are iffy claims." Mercy teased, practically watching the thought process go through his mind. When his fingers twitched, she subtly tightened her fingers on his hand, attempting to get him to stay. She listened to him with a slight chuckle as he attempted to find words, simply watching him happily. She raised her eyebrows as he finished. "You should fly your brain to Italy more often. I like it." She teased, pressing a light kiss to his lips.

(Never say nothing with Ajax. And yes we do! He is finally learning! Celebration lol. Now, you just wait. One of these days he is going to kiss MERCY instead of her kissing him XD )

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Ajax rolled his eyes at that, shaking his head slightly. "Believe what you believe. Opinions are subjective." He answered simply, leaving his hand there mainly because Mercy would rip his fingers off if he pulled away. He could almost already feel his fingers start falling asleep. At her words his eyebrows lifted a little in surprise, but not too much surprise to kiss her back. Pulling back slightly, Ajax smiled a little. "Well, truthfully, if this continues I most definitely will. Come to think of it, my brain is starting to like Italy. I might need a summer home there." He joked, grinning a little.

WOAH! Let's not get ahead of ourselves, baby steps, yknow? XD))

Mercy chuckled at him when he pulled away, rolling on her side and smiling brightly down at him. "Yes, please. You should get one, and keep your brain there for a little longer. Who knows what you'll do then." She teased, setting her head against his shoulder in an attempt not to overwhelm him with affection, as much as she wanted to curl up to him.